Historical Places in South Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA
1. 2300 Arena
2300 S Swanson St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
2. National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia
1166 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
3. St Pauls Catholic Church
808 S Hutchinson St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
4. Fleisher Art Memorial
719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
From Business: Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial, founded in 1898, is an art school for adults and children. Its educational program includes instruction in the visual arts, exhibitions,…
5. Marian Anderson Historical Residence & Museum
762 S Martin St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
6. Leyv Ha-Ir
401 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
8. Temple Beth Zion Beth Israel
300 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
9. Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
419 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
From Business: The site of this church, the mother church of the African Methodist Episcopal order, is the oldest tract of land continuously owned by blacks in the U.S. Theres a small museum…
10. South Street
301 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
From Business: Known as Philadelphia's liveliest and funkiest strip, the street has more than 300 stores and restaurants.Known as Philadelphia's liveliest and funkiest strip, the street has…
11. Saint Mark's Church
1625 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
12. St Patrick's Catholic Church
242 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
13. Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia
1608 Walnut St Ste 804, Philadelphia, PA 19103
15. St. Peter's Episcopal Church
313 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
From Business: Red-brick Episcopal church that was originally built as an alternative to Christ Church, which was deemed too muddy for "fine gentlemen and beautiful belles".Red-brick…
16. Physick House
321 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
From Business: The only free standing Federal-style mansion left in Philadelphia. Built in 1786 for Madiera wine importer Henry Hill, it was later purchased by Dr. Philip Syng Physick in…
18. First Baptist Church
123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
19. Chestnut Street
1513 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
From Business: A ten-block section of Chestnut Street has been closed to traffic and is a pedestrian shopping walkway.A ten-block section of Chestnut Street has been closed to traffic and is…
20. Old St. Mary's Church
252 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
21. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
21 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
22. First Unitarian Church
2125 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
23. Powel House
244 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
From Business: The Georgian mansion of well-to-do colonial Samuel Powel, who served as mayor of Philadelphia. Home also to the sinful dinners, as John Adams called it, the fabulous dinners…
24. Wanamaker Office Lease
1300 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
25. Historic Philadelphia, Incorporated
150 S Independence Mall W, Philadelphia, PA 19106
26. Franklin Field
235 S 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
27. Congress Hall
143 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
From Business: Home of the United States Congress when Philadelphia served as the nation's capital from 1790 to 1800.Home of the United States Congress when Philadelphia served as the…
30. Philadelphia Municipal Authority
1515 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102